Investigation Underway for Fired Cass County Deputy Darin Viken

Darin Viken

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Joner has announced that the investigation into former deputy Darin Viken has been turned over to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Viken, who served as the 24/7 program coordinator and was a 19-year veteran of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, was placed on administrative leave… Continue reading Investigation Underway for Fired Cass County Deputy Darin Viken

Investigation Of Fired Cass County, ND Deputy Moves to BCI, Video Of Deputy’s Actions

Investigation Of Fired Cass County, ND Deputy Moves to BCI, Video Of Deputy's Actions

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Joner has announced that the investigation into former deputy Darin Viken has been turned over to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Viken, who served as the 24/7 program coordinator and was a 19-year veteran of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, was placed on administrative leave… Continue reading Investigation Of Fired Cass County, ND Deputy Moves to BCI, Video Of Deputy’s Actions

Burglary Suspect Faces Multiple Charges After Threatening Deputy with Knife

Cody Landrus

OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody Landrus, 33, of Brooks, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges following an incident at E & J Grocery in Oklee. On the night of July 21st, Red Lake County deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the store. Upon arrival, they spotted Landrus fleeing the scene, holding items including cigarettes and… Continue reading Burglary Suspect Faces Multiple Charges After Threatening Deputy with Knife

Burglary Suspect Charged With Pulling Knife On Deputy

OKLEE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody Landrus, 33, of Brooks, Minnesota, is facing multiple charges following an incident at E & J Grocery in Oklee. On the night of July 21st, Red Lake County deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the store. Upon arrival, they spotted Landrus fleeing the scene, holding items including cigarettes and… Continue reading Burglary Suspect Charged With Pulling Knife On Deputy

End Of Watch 2024-07-11 11:43:15 – Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Fernando Esqueda Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda was shot and killed from ambush after locating a vehicle wanted in connection to an aggravated assault. The subject had become engaged in an argument with a restaurant employee over an incorrect order and pistol-whipped the worker. Witnesses provided responding deputies with the suspect’s license plate number, which detectives… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-07-11 11:43:15 – Deputy Sheriff Fernando Esqueda, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Deputy from Roseau County Charged with Criminal Offense

Roseau County Deputy Facing Criminal Charges ROSEAU, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Roseau County, Minnesota Deputy is facing a long string of criminal charges. Deputy, Bruce K. Hanson allegedly shared private information with a female inmate.

Caution: Graphic Content – Alarming Alleged Assault on Deputy in Bemidji, Minnesota

WARNING, GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION: Disgusting, Alleged, Assault On Deputy In Bemidji, Minnesota BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an report of an alleged, disgusting report of an assault on a Beltrami County Minnesota Deputy.

BREAKING: Suspect Faces Charges for Stabbing Deputy in Devils Lake, ND

UPDATE: Suspect Charged With Stabbing Deputy In Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Louis Blacklance Jr. of Fort Totten, North Dakota has been charged with stabbing a Ramsey County Deputy in Devils Lake. The Deputy suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Deputy charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

Deputy Involved In Fergus Falls, Double-Fatal Pursuit Charged With Drug Use FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Otter Tail County Deputy involved in an October 2, 2020 pursuit of a suspect, who crashed into a vehicle killing a Fergus Falls, Minnesota couple has now been charged with drug use during the pursuit. Kelly Backman has been… Continue reading Deputy charged with drug use in connection to double-fatal pursuit in Fergus Falls

‘Wanted’ Poster Spurs Release of Mahnomen County Officer-Involved Shooting Video

“Wanted” Poster Of Deputy Spurs Release Of Mahnomen County, Officer Involved Shooting Video MAHNOMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A wanted poster of a Mahnomen County Deputy has appeared on social media, following the shooting of a suspect. The Sheriff’s Department has now released video of that shooting.

Deputy Clarifies Newly Enacted North Dakota Gun Law

Deputy Explains New ND Gun Law That Went Into Effect Today GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota’s new, Constitutional Carry gun law went into effect today. Officers say it’s raising a lot of questions. Sgt. Andy Schneider of the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department explains it.

End Of Watch 2024-06-28 11:43:47 – Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

William Butler, Jr. Deputy Sheriff Bill Butler was shot and killed while assisting another deputy with a traffic stop near the intersection of Beecher and Lamb Road in Jefferson Township around 2:30 p.m. The driver had warrants out for his arrest and did not cooperate with the deputies. During the struggle, the subject pulled out… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-28 11:43:47 – Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

End Of Watch 2024-06-23 12:57:07 – Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

Bradley J. Reckling Deputy Sheriff Bradley Reckling was shot and killed while conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle in Detroit at about 10:00 pm. He and other detectives with the Auto Theft Unit were searching for a car stolen from the Red Oaks Water Park earlier in the day. Detective Reckling located the vehicle with… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-23 12:57:07 – Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

DUI Suspect Seriously Injured in Knife Struggle with Deputy, Who Is Now on Leave

PIERZ, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A DUI suspect suffered a serious knife injury during a struggle with a deputy late Saturday night in Morrison County, Minnesota. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM when a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 25, just south of Pierz. The driver was being investigated for speeding and suspicion of… Continue reading DUI Suspect Seriously Injured in Knife Struggle with Deputy, Who Is Now on Leave

Community to gather in support of deputy fighting cancer

Deputy Jaden Hanson

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a benefit for Deputy Jaden Hanson, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Here are the key points: Benefit Details: Scheduled for June 2, from 1-5 p.m. at Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa. The event will feature live music by The Tail Gunners, an ax-throwing competition,… Continue reading Community to gather in support of deputy fighting cancer

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-10-24

News Release 05-10-24 On the morning of 05/03/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a “fender bender” at the Eagle Square Parking Lot in Red Lake Falls. One of the vehicles was backing out of a parking space and struck another vehicle. One of the involved vehicles sustained substantial damage but… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 05-10-24

Bagley, Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charge After Fleeing Deputy on Four-Wheeler

Lee C. Shereck

BAGLEY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Lee C. Shereck, 56, of Bagley, Minnesota, is confronting criminal charges following an incident where he allegedly fled from a deputy on a four-wheeler. On April 27th at 11:25 p.m., a deputy attempted to pull Shereck over in Bagley for speeding. Shereck accelerated to 60 miles per hour through a residential… Continue reading Bagley, Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charge After Fleeing Deputy on Four-Wheeler

Former Ramsey County Deputy Faces Criminal Charges

DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin G. Myrum, a former deputy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in Devils Lake, North Dakota, is confronting criminal charges after 16 years of service. Charges: Myrum faces serious charges, including felony theft by a public servant and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property under $500. Allegations: Court documents reveal… Continue reading Former Ramsey County Deputy Faces Criminal Charges

End Of Watch 2024-04-30 12:19:33 – Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, United States Department of Justice

Thomas M. Weeks Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, Investigator Alden Elliott and Investigator Sam Poloche of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and Police Officer Joshua Eyer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant in the 5500 block of Galway Drive in east Charlotte. At 1:30… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-30 12:19:33 – Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks, United States Department of Justice

Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

Matthew Richard Adamson

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Matthew Richard Adamson, a 45-year-old former deputy from Olmsted County, Rochester, is indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sexual abuse. Indicted on April 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Adamson faces charges including production and attempted production of child sexual abuse materials, coercion, and… Continue reading Former Olmsted County Deputy Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

End Of Watch 2024-04-21 17:04:49 – Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho

Tobin Bolter Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained at about 9:00 pm the previous night while making a traffic stop near the intersection of W Overland Road and S Raymond Street in Boise. He had just exited his patrol car and was approaching the vehicle he stopped when the driver opened fire… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-21 17:04:49 – Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho

End Of Watch 2024-04-21 12:49:13 – Deputy Sheriff Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California

Alfredo “Freddy” Flores Deputy Sheriff Freddy Flores succumbed to injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Center in the 29300 block of The Old Road in Castaic. He and another deputy were inside the mobile shooting range, built inside a 53-foot semi-trailer… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-21 12:49:13 – Deputy Sheriff Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California

U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

Ian Cramer

WASHBURN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Cramer, 43, son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, entered a not guilty plea to charges including homicide in connection with a December 6 crash that resulted in the death of a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Cramer, facing felony charges of homicide, preventing arrest, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer, along… Continue reading U.S. Senator’s Son Pleads Not Guilty to Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed North Dakota Deputy

End Of Watch 2024-04-16 09:57:05 – Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana

Fred Fislar Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar was electrocuted when he came in contact with live wires while investigating a crash scene at State Road 267 and County Road 300 South near Plainfield at 11:57 p.m. on April 15, 2024. While on the scene, witnesses noticed Deputy Fislar on the ground near the power lines and… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-16 09:57:05 – Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana

End Of Watch 2024-04-08 09:20:16 – Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama

Jermyius Young Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young succumbed to injuries he received in a single-vehicle crash on April 3, 2024, in Montgomery County. AT 7:00 p.m., Deputy Young was assisting deputies in a vehicle pursuit when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree at the 4500 block of Hobbie Road. He was transported to… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-04-08 09:20:16 – Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03/15/24

News Release 03/15/24 On the afternoon of 03/08/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to Brooks to assist a parent with an unruly child. The deputy spoke with the parent and child. Advice and counseling were given, and the situation was mediated. On the evening of 03/08/24, the Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03/15/24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-29-24

News Release 03-29-24 On the afternoon of 03/22/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of CR. #9 and CR. #13, west of Red Lake Falls. A Minnesota State Trooper also responded. Nobody was injured, but the vehicle was significantly damaged and had to be towed… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 03-29-24

Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-05-24

News Release 04-05-24 On the morning of 03/29/24, a Red Lake County deputy responded to a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex in Red Lake Falls. The individual causing the issues was counseled and the situation was mediated. On the afternoon of 03/29/24, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office reported that Jessica Lynn Nordby… Continue reading Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office News Release 04-05-24

End Of Watch 2024-02-16 08:05:23 – Deputy Sheriff Robert John Leonard, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

Robert John Leonard Deputy Sheriff R.J. Leonard died in a single-vehicle crash into the Tennessee River off the Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp in Birchwood. Deputy Leonard was at home when he took the call relating to a disturbance near the Highway 60 Bridge in Birchwood. He arrived at the scene at about 9:48 p.m. and,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-16 08:05:23 – Deputy Sheriff Robert John Leonard, Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee

End Of Watch 2024-02-22 08:50:15 – Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Charles Rivette Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette was killed in a crash on southbound Interstate 45 in Centerville, Texas, at 10:30 p.m. Deputy Rivette was a passenger in a patrol vehicle transporting an inmate from Oklahoma to Montgomery County when it struck a tractor-trailer. Unable to stop, two tractor-trailers crashed into the back of the patrol… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-02-22 08:50:15 – Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

End Of Watch 2024-03-30 08:03:17 – Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois

Dear Sheriff Andy Sullivan: I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, a brave and dedicated professional. The news of… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-03-30 08:03:17 – Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois